book.book Page 8 Friday, July 19, 2013 12:53 PM Temporary Tire RepairTemporary Tire Repair Temporary Tire Repair Tire Sealant Canister Tire Repair Kit Your Model S has no spare tire. Depending on The tire sealant provided in the Tesla tire repair the legislations that apply to the region in kit is approved for use with Model S and is which you purchased Model S, a tire repair kit designed not to damage the TPMS (Tire may or may not be included. If a tire repair kit Pressure Monitoring System) sensors. was not provided in Model S upon delivery, you Therefore, you must replace it only with one of can purchase one from Tesla. the same type and capacity (see page 7.11). Tire sealant canisters can be purchased from Tesla. The tire repair kit consists of a compressor and The tire sealant has an expiration date printed a canister of tire sealant (enough to repair one on the outside of the canister. If the expiration tire). When injected into a tire, the sealant can date has passed, the sealant might not work as penetrate a small puncture up to 6 mm to form expected. Always replace an expired tire a temporary repair. sealant canister. WARNING: Do not use any tire sealant other than the one available from Tesla. Doing so could cause tire pressure sensors to malfunction. WARNING: Always read and follow the safety and handling instructions printed on the sealant canister. WARNING: Keep tire sealant out of the reach of children. WARNING: Tire sealant can be harmful if NOTE: For punctures larger than 6 mm, severe it contacts the eyes or if swallowed or tread damage, a damaged sidewall, ripped tires inhaled. If the sealant comes into contact with or tires that have come off the rim, call your eyes, immediately flush with water and Roadside Assistance. seek medical attention if irritation persists. If WARNING: The tire repair kit is a swallowed, do not induce vomiting and seek temporary repair only. You must repair or medical assistance immediately. If inhaled, replace a damaged tire as soon as possible. breathe fresh air. Inhalation can cause WARNING: Do not exceed 48 km/h when drowsiness and dizziness. If breathing is driving with a tire that has been affected, seek medical assistance immediately. temporarily repaired with sealant. WARNING: Follow all directions and warnings on the tire repair kit before starting a repair. CAUTION: Do not drive on a deflated tire as this can cause serious damage. 7.8 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL